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• June 24, 2005

  Beach Water Quality Advisories Issued At Martin Beach; Sections of Fourchon, Grand Isle State Park and Holly Beaches

  Swimming advisories have been issued for the beach water at Martin Beach in Cameron Parish; one section of Fourchon Beach and one section of Grand Isle State Park beach in Lafourche Parish; and at Martin Beach and two sections of Holly Beach in Cameron Parish. All advisories all remain in effect until samples show water bacteria levels are acceptably lowered. Swim advisories remain in effect for Constance, Little Florida and three sections of Holly Beach in Cameron Parish.

• June 17, 2005

  Beach Water Quality Advisories Lifted At Martin Beach and two sections of Holly Beach in Cameron Parish

  The swim advisories issued for the water at Martin Beach and two sections of Holly Beach has been lifted. The advisories were issued because high levels of potentially unsafe bacteria were found in the water at this location. However, water samples tested during the past seven days show the water is now acceptable for swimming.

• June 16, 2005

  National HIV Testing Day is June 27

  June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, which is dedicated to encouraging people to find out their HIV status and helping those who are positive access treatment and reduce their risk of transmitting the virus to others. National HIV Testing Day also prevents new HIV infections by increasing education and awareness about the virus, and offering access to voluntary counseling and testing services.

• June 10, 2005

  Beach Water Quality Advisories Issued for Little Florida, Martin, and Three Sections of Holly Beach in Cameron Parish

  Swimming advisories have been issued for the beach water at Little Florida, Martin and three sections of Holly Beach in Cameron Parish. These locations join the list of swim advisories issued earlier for Constance, Gulf Breeze, Hackberry, Rutherford and two other sections of Holly Beach, all in Cameron Parish. These advisories all remain in effect until samples show water bacteria levels are acceptably lowered.

• June 03, 2005

  Beach Water Quality Advisories Lifted At Fourchon Beach, Two Sections of Holly Beach

  The swim advisories issued for the water at Fourchon and two sections at Holly Beach have been lifted. The advisories were issued because high levels of potentially unsafe bacteria were found in the water at these locations. However, water samples tested during the past seven days show the water is now acceptable for swimming.

• May 27, 2005

  Rutherford and Hackberry beaches remain under advisory

  Swimming advisories have been issued for the beach water at one section of Fourchon Beach in Lafourche Parish; at Constance and Gulf Breeze beaches in Cameron Parish; and at three additional sections of Holly Beach, also in Cameron Parish. These locations join the list of swim advisories issued earlier for Hackberry, Rutherford and one other section of Holly Beach, all in Cameron Parish. These advisories all remain in effect until samples show water bacteria levels are acceptably lowered.

• May 25, 2005

  Health Department Advises “Swim At Your Own Risk”

  With record heat already hitting Louisiana, people are looking for ways to cool off. For many, that will involve swimming and water sports at one of the state’s beaches.

• May 23, 2005

  Public Health Medical Directors Say Increased Cigarette Tax Will Decrease Smoking, Improve Health

  Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Dr. Fred Cerise and other DHH medical directors say the increased tax on cigarettes proposed in the Legislature will lead to a decrease in cigarette smoking, particularly among young smokers and potential smokers.

• May 20, 2005

  Beach Water Quality Advisories Lifted At Martin, Holly Beaches

  The swim advisories issued for the water at Martin Beach and sections at Holly Beach have been lifted. The advisories were issued because high levels of potentially unsafe bacteria were found in the water at these locations. However, water samples tested during the past seven days show the water is now acceptable for swimming.

• May 20, 2005

  Cost-Sharing Introduced in EarlySteps Program

  Under new guidelines proposed by the Department of Health and Hospitals, four-person families earning in excess of $58,000 will no longer qualify for free services under the state’s EarlySteps program.

• May 13, 2005

  Beach Water Quality Advisory Issued For Holly and Martin Beaches in Cameron Parish

  A swimming advisory has been issued for the beach water at Martin Beach and for four areas of Holly Beach in Cameron Parish. This advisory is being issued because water samples collected at this location showed high levels of enteric bacteria, which comes from the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. The swim advisories issued on May 6 for Hackberry and Rutherford Beaches in Cameron Parish remain in effect. Please note that this is NOT a closure of the beach or facilities at Hackberry, Holly, Martin or Rutherford beaches. All areas remain open for boating and land-based activities.

• May 13, 2005

  State Recognizes Emergency Workers

  The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services will hold its 12th annual Emergency Medical Services Week May 16-20. During the week, fire and EMS crews promote messages of healthy living and personal safety to Louisiana residents and emergency workers are recognized for heroic acts they perform.